Roger Alan McDowell

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: December 21, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH
High School: Colerain HS (Cincinnati, OH)
School: Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH)
Drafted by the New York Mets in the 3rd round of the 1982 amateur draft.
Signed June 10, 1982. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 11, 1985 (Age 24)   vs. STL 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Mets/Dodgers/Phillies/Rangers/Orioles 1985-1996
Agents: Ron Shapiro [*]
Final Game: August 14, 1996 (Age 35)
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